Argyll has a rich and diverse history throughout a long time period culminating in over 70 castles and historic buildings for you to explore. There are stunning examples of pristine castles and interesting ruins through Argyll and the islands.
Many of the castles have an interesting past, dominate strategic waterside positions and provide interest for family members of any age as part of your day out.
Argyll castles are split into five defined regions for ease of navigation. For more information please select from the following regions - Cowal & Dunoon, Knapdale & Kintyre, Mid Argyll, Oban & Lorne & The Western Isles.
Locate castles in Argyll with our interactive Argyll Castle Map and then find out more information by making a selection.
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Tarbert Castle |
Official Tarbert Web > |
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Overlooking Tarbert's once natural harbour and north up along Loch Fyne Tarbert Castle ruin hold's a fantastic position at the headland no doubt once used to watch over Loch Fyn..
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Skipness Castle |
Official Skipness Web > |
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Skipness Castle has changed hands over the years, once the home of the Campbells featuring four floors. This is a fantastic example of a 13th Century castle. The thick walls and..
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Carnasserie Castle |
Official Kilmartin Web > |
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Carnassarie Castle was built as a house by a Carswell ar around 1565 before his death in 1572. Carswell was serving as a priest by 1553 at Kilmartin just south of where the hous..
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